US Bridges

Oakland Park Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 800FT W of A1A & E of US1 · Structure no. 860941

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
456 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Park Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying Oakland Park Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,712 by 2044. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOakland Park Blvd.
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location800FT W of A1A & E of US1
RouteState Highway 816
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16758, -80.10344
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2024)
Projected traffic47,712 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakland Park Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland Park Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Oakland Park Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oakland Park Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland Park Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.